JK reports 3 more positive cases

Eighty-five cases are from Kashmir and 18 from Jammu division, it said.

Press Trust of India

Jammu , April 6, 2020, 8:08 PMApril 6, 2020, 8:08 PM

UPDATED: April 6, 2020, 8:08 PM

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Three new novel coronavirus positive cases were reported in
Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, all from the Kashmir division, officials said,
taking to 109 the total number of confirmed patients in the union territory.

In its daily media bulletin on the COVID-19 situation, the
Jammu and Kashmir administration also advised people to cut down on listening
to news all the time as it may be upsetting and spend quality time with family.

Others include 615 in hospital quarantine, 103 in hospital
isolation and 17,506 under home surveillance. Besides, 6,463 persons have
completed their 28-day surveillance period, it said.

The bulletin said that till date 1,708 samples have been
sent for testing of which 1,583 have tested as negative, and 16 reports are
awaited as on Monday.

The bulletin urged the public to stay indoors, strictly
follow social-distancing measures, disclose recent travel history to COVID-19
affected countries and report any contact with positive cases voluntarily.

Spending quality time with family and getting involved in
family discussions while staying at home during this period will help reduce
anxiety and distress. Try to connect with your family members & loved ones
through phone call or video call if they stay far from you, the bulletin says
in its advice to people.

The bulletin called on people to engage in recreational
activities like solving puzzles, playing board games, listening to music,
reading etc to reduce boredom.

It is important to be physically active. Simple stretching
exercises, simple yoga postures, walking indoors or meditation will be
beneficial not only for your physical health but also mental health.

Keep yourself busy in doing small activities at home to
reduce boredom like gardening, cleaning and cooking etc. Cut down on listening
to news all the time as it may be upsetting, the bulletin reads.

The general public has been advised to avoid unnecessary
visit to hospitals.

In case anyone develops fever, cough and difficulty in
breathing, seek medical advice promptly by calling on COVID-19 helpline numbers
so that they can be provided correct medical advice and directed to the right
health facility, if needed, the bulletin said.

It said the general public can avail of free ambulance
services 24×7 in case of any emergency at their doorsteps by calling on toll
free No. 108.

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